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[pizzaparty]

Has there been any word on multiplayer yet?

 

[UnemployedVillain]

After the reveal, just about all of the people I follow that love Monster Hunter, all either in US or EU, were practically posting "Fuck Switch" the entire night after the reveal of World, mainly because it looks better than XX.

If the MH community doesn't want it on Switch, what's the point of localizing it?

No shit a ground up PS4 game looks better than a 3DS port. I'm not trying to turn this into a Switch thread, but from the sounds of it the Switch is getting it's own MH game too so I don't know why the series also being on console, which it has historically been on on NUMEROUS occasions, is something for people to suddenly get up in arms over

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Has there been any word on multiplayer yet?

It's there.

 

[CrazyHal]

Here's hoping that the pro version runs at 60fps.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Doesn't look like Monster Hunter....

Nope. Looked super casual. Not sure how this game will do. Shocked Sony couldn't even lock down the exclusivity.

 

[Bishop89]

From what I remember about the post that leaked XX: This was funded partially by Sony, the contract specifically stated that it couldn't be on Switch but didn't mention anything about XBO/PC. Also the rumor stated that this would be called MH5 and the Switch game in development would be Monster Hunter Portable.

Now it looks like that Capcom is marketing this as a spinoff rather than a mainline title though. MH for the Switch will probably be the proper "MH5".

Is there actually any difference in terms of gameplay/mechanics between main/spinoff?

 

[Gotdatmoney]

Japanese trailer had a lot of better traditional stuff in it. Doubts slowly easing.

 

[SuperStiltzkin]

It's so weird seeing proper 3rd person aiming in monhun. Probably the most objective improvement to the traditional series.

If I'm not clumsily holding 3 buttons at once while using my dick to aim the analog stick, then it's not real MH.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

So do bowguns just not need to be reloaded anymore? And what is up with them letting you move and shoot?

What's the problem if you can move and shoot?? They can enhance the gameplay and start to allow that, thankfully. You're nitpicking stuff...

 

[BlizzKrut]

Yeah, swimming is great, opens up lots of monster possibilities.

 

[Ludist210]

regenerating health, stealth elements, open world, qte

Other than the open world, none of these sound appealing to me as a longtime fan of the series.

 

[antonz]

the trailer shown at the press conference was seemingly "tailored" for the west audience.

this is from their Japan website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe-RAeDfOMM


the game screams MH5. Seems they panicked and changed the name last minute: the font in the logo is just off.

Its the exact same trailer

 

[yami4ct]

Bowgun was really held back by being on one stick handhelds, but this is weird. Hmmmmm. We'll see.

 

[NoKisum]

And I'm talking about the western community. It's stupid to say the significant crowd that bought the 3DS games doesn't want the direct continuation of those games.

I'm sure the community would prefer to play the games in 1080p with new textures rather than a 240p screen.

Or do they prefer the 3DS over both Switch and PS4?

Somehow I doubt the vast majority of the MH community will turn their backs on traditional MH, so your question probably isn't too relevant.

They would if they got a new version that has better textures.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Will wait for PC.

 

[Toxi]

Looking at the Tyrannosaurus, I think they were going for a bit of an Andean condor look with the crest and bald head on a feathery body.

I might warm up to this game some if Gobul comes back.

But only some!

I want to fight Lagiacrus underwater again. Fighting him on land in Generations is a joke.

 

[Fdkn]

And what is up with them letting you move and shoot?

You sound like a 2004 RE fan lol

 

[duckroll]

Huh , not sure if its just me (and my traveling route) but i do see Teenagers and adults playing on Buses and MRT (This is also true when i travel overseas). The worst are those who play on a crowed MRT in SG , i dont know how that can enjoy the game and they are blocking people path.

Weird. I'll say in the past year or so I've seen maybe 2 people playing 3DS and 1 person playing a Switch. All adults!

 

[Kyoufu]

That's the one good thing in the trailer. Swimming was a great addition that never should have left the series.

Only 5 people liked underwater combat in Tri. I guess you're one of them.

It was so poorly received they got rid of it and never looked back. Maybe they can bring it back with better controls and movement.

 

[Ridley327]

COMPLETELY AGREE.

God, I thought I was the only one who loved swimming.

I can't imagine the pain that anyone that never had the pleasure of knowing why Lagiacrus wasn't always considered a joke has had to endure.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

ouch

Imagine if this was called MH 5? Now that would cause some salt

The monhun 4 trailer reminded me how little we know about this entry in this trailer.

The MH4 trailer was a concept trailer for a game that would be released 2 years later.

The MHW trailer is actual gameplay and not a concept, the game is also coming out in 9 months or so.

 

[_Clash_]

ARPG loot grind? Does that explain Monster Hunter? Is the combat good? Monster fights fun?

Arena Fighter/Hunting sim loot grind

It's all very good

Hopefully some of the core hooks stay in tact for this release

 

[DNAbro]

Looked pretty good. Very interested.

 

[KCroxtonJr]

Has there been any word on multiplayer yet?

It's there:

Online drop-in multiplayer: When the battle is too daunting to take on single-handedly, hail up to three other hunters to assist during quests by sending up a SOS flare to a worldwide server full of potential teammates.

Sounds GREAT.

 

[El Odio]

See, this is much better than what the trailer showed. More footage like this please.

 

[Kinsei]

What's the problem if you can move and shoot?? They can enhance the gameplay and start to allow that, thankfully. You're nitpicking stuff...

Ranged weapons have always been balanced around the fact that you need to stay still and shoot. With the ability to move and shoot they're going to have to drastically lower the damage they do (which would make them feel like peashooters and not very fun IMO) or the game will be broken with them.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

To be fair, the monsters weren't all that flashy in MH1. Colors were very muted in Gen 1.

I also hate how the Brachydios looks.

I came in in third gen, and I loved the balance of fantastical and realistic. I still adore Lagiacrus and Qurupeco for their aesthetic.

Yes, stuff like Brachydios is silly and with Generations and XX you started to see Frontier over the top stuff creep in, but I would take colorful and fantastical over a T-Rex with fuzz.

 

[BlizzKrut]

Only 5 people liked underwater combat in Tri. I guess you're one of them.

It was so poorly received they got rid of it and never looked back.

Probably because of the controls...

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

the game screams MH5.

Yup, because that's what it is.

 

[JP_]

Is that flowing water knocking the monster over? And is that a monster eating another monster?

 

[Dre3001]

That rumor floating around doesnt make sense.

If Sony is partially funding this then why would they allow it on Xbox and Pc?

 

[Lyon N. Laap]

I'm not too excited about swimming being back, but I can at least hope they can make it as good as normal combat.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

Weird. I'll say in the past year or so I've seen maybe 2 people playing 3DS and 1 person playing a Switch. All adults!

You got to go to their natural habitat- The Suntec convention hall =p

 

[AzureSkies]

Has there been any word on multiplayer yet?

4 player multiplayer, summon people in while ingame

 

[yami4ct]

I'm sure the community would prefer to play the games in 1080p with new textures rather than a 240p screen.

Or do they prefer the 3DS over both Switch and PS4?


They would if they got a new version that has better textures.

I want XX. It's a game I know I will like and has the shit I enjoy. I also enjoy MonHun on portable and I love as much of the series I can get. Like, even if this is good I don't want them to leave any games behind. That's not a crazy idea. Graphics are far from everything. If I was super into graphics above all in the first place, I wouldn't have picked up monster hunter.

 

[clay_ghost]

Weird. I'll say in the past year or so I've seen maybe 2 people playing 3DS and 1 person playing a Switch. All adults!

I will say that i never see any one with a switch on public transport though.

You got to go to their natural habitat- The Suntec convention hall =p

Now it make sense why i see gamers playing 3DS on the NSL and NEL lol.

 

[wwm0nkey]

That rumor floating around doesnt make sense.

If Sony is partially funding this then why would they allow it on Xbox and Pc?

The deal was to make sure it didn't come out on Switch

 

[Kssio_Aug]

Is that flowing water knocking the monster over? And is that a monster eating another monster?

Man.... this looks fantastic!!!

 

[Mattakuevan]

As someone who loves monhun i can say it looks great.

There are some more modern things im not 100% on, but it still seems like monhun to me.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

I will agree with the one thing that I actually legit liked without reservation was swimming.


Swimming kicked ass, you people were just soft

 

[TI82]

What's the problem if you can move and shoot?? They can enhance the gameplay and start to allow that, thankfully. You're nitpicking stuff...

These fans get upset that they are removing clunky parts of the games. Monster Hunter has historically had some of the worst controls in gaming ever lol but now it looks like we are finally good

 

[jimmypython]

Its the exact same trailer

you are wrong

That rumor floating around doesnt make sense.

If Sony is partially funding this then why would they allow it on Xbox and Pc?

It's PS4 only in Japan.

 

[Tenshin]

COMPLETELY AGREE.

God, I thought I was the only one who loved swimming.

After they removed the swimming mechanics thats when i gave up on MH too

 

[Toxi]

Yeah, why? Worst part of 3. And they fucked up Deviljho's design.

That's not the demon pickle. It's a new monster.

I'm betting one of the first large monsters in the game, since it's not that large and is clearly a lot weaker than Rathalos.

 

[ika]

Why would Sony pay for it to not come to one console, but okay it for Xbox, their main competitor as for as audience interest?

IDK, that was the rumor I remember, and it seems most of it is turning out correct so far. Maybe, as someone said here, this game is virtually a PS4 exclusive in Japan because of the small XBO install base, where they can expect most of the sales and it's a great marketing win for Sony in Japan against Nintendo. But again, this is not called MH5 so who knows...

 

[Serenity]

Well for me, I travel a lot and play MH with my friends locally. So while I do want this I really hope handheld MH doesn't die

Seems you and others prefer handhelds due to your lifestyle. But none have actually explained what's fundamentally better about the game itself. Is it graphics, controls game design?

 

[Sammy Samusu]

This is probably the only part I liked from the trailer.

This gatling gun mode would be welcome in MH5.

 

[PuppetMaster]

Loved swimming in MH3! And the underwater combat.

Seriously in my book ever since the Wii game MH3 which was the peak, the frabchise has gone downhill. Hopefull this rights that ship. Looks good so far.

 

[Kyoufu]

That rumor floating around doesnt make sense.

If Sony is partially funding this then why would they allow it on Xbox and Pc?

That rumour reads like a fanboy post on a message board so I hope we can move past it.

 

[JP_]

Can't tell if this is like a fast travel system or if it's more of a pre-baked way for players to join another player (flare seems to signal for others to join?)